According to the World Bank, the Blue economy is the "sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem." The European Commission defines it as "All economic activities related to oceans, seas and coasts.
The world’s blue areas, the seas, are fundamental enablers of life. They offer powerful solutions that can help us achieve a needed regenerative global economy.
A'Pelago, founded in the Archipelago in Southwest Finland, is an impact-driven catalyst of Blue economy innovation, business solutions and investments. Through our four operation areas: we raise awareness of sea impact business practices, build collaborations and support scaling of startups, spinoffs and new business initiatives in the growing Blue economy.
We reclaim the sea through four paths: A’Pelago Initiative events and Blue Connect platform connects the ecosystem, A’Pelago Accelerator empowers sustainable start-ups, our Archipelago Venues foster collaboration, and A’Pelago Decelerator supports resilient leadership.
This is how we restore ecosystems, create growth and jobs, and promote innovation that benefits our seas locally and globally.